Mr Popodopolous Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lorenzos Only Goal said: Id like to see him go to Leeds Semenyo? I think they're a bit strongly stocked for strikers now Leeds- Bamford (if he can stay fit), Rodrigo, Gnonto and Rutter. One or two of these can also play wider. Edited January 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Kibs said: I hope we’ve made it clear to him and his agent that we won’t entertain any offers at the very end of the window which may leave us with no opportunity to get a replacement. If his suitors want him and he wants to go (which I fully understand), i’d be telling them to get it sorted in the next few days or he’s here until the summer. Easier said that done, unfortunately. We need the money, period. We can set deadlines but, at the end of the day, if they come up with the cash at the eleventh hour, we will take it. In the meantime, we need to work on lining up replacements (and no doubt, the selling clubs will be making your point to us). Its effectively a game of poker, hence the need these days for expert negotiators. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Semenyo? I think they're a bit strongly stocked for strikers now Leeds- Bamford (if he can stay fit), Rodrigo, Gnonto and Rutter. One or two of these can also play wider. The other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Lorenzos Only Goal said: The other one. Gykores. Anyway yeah Leeds 4 forwards (fitness permitting), not sure they'd look to add a 5th in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 11 hours ago, robinforlife2 said: One of the biggest problems in that is that extra year of contract counts for so much, also one plays for Stoke, the other Bristol City. One could argue Stoke are a lot closer to the Premier League and a far bigger club than Bristol City, regardless of how blinkered our fans may be. They may be just below us in the league, but I would imagine most players would feel Stoke are a bigger club and more likely to get promoted than Bristol City any time soon, so it would be hard to prize their better players away, therefore more money needs to be offered. In a round about way, any Premier League club would be a better proposition than Bristol City in most players eyes, even if they were to be relegated in 5 months, as they would stand a better chance of going back up, would gain top flight experience and be on a better wage. It is easier to get into a players head at a smaller club than a bigger club, regardless of what our fans may think. Semenyo has shown no desire to sign a new deal and whilst he might be attracted to join a Premier League club now, it is not beyond reasonable doubt, he would be happy to leave us in the summer for a top end Championship club. I actually think he'll be sold this week, but I'm also pretty sure it will be an undisclosed fee. They're the same size as us. Only reason why you'd say one was bigger was if they were receiving parachute payments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Wouldn’t be surprised if Dyche took over at Everton if he came in for Semenyo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, wayne allisons tongues said: Wouldn’t be surprised if Dyche took over at Everton if he came in for Semenyo. Why? Has Dyche shown interest in signing Antoine before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, The Bard said: They're the same size as us. Only reason why you'd say one was bigger was if they were receiving parachute payments. It's arguable, haven't they been in the top division both PL.and First Division for significantly longer than us. Won more major trophies, played in Europe on occasion but otoh there isn't a lot in it right now certainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: It's arguable, haven't they been in the top division both PL.and First Division for significantly longer than us. Won more major trophies, played in Europe on occasion but otoh there isn't a lot in it right now certainly. Bigger is different to more successful. They've been more successful than us. Of course. We are close to each other in the table and our average attendances are really close too. Similarities in that we have tinpot local rivals too. Edited January 23, 2023 by The Bard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Bard said: Bigger is different to more successful. They've been more successful than us. Of course. Fair. Yeah I see similarities between the two clubs but size is, can be subjective. Size and success can overlap- but it's a good comparison. They can value Souttar at £20-25m but it feels fanciful IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Bournemouth seem to be focusing their attention on Nicholas Jackson (Villarreal) currently. Southampton were previously keen. It was rumoured recently that Southampton also had interest in Semenyo. Wonder if this would cause Southampton to make a move for Antoine… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) Release clause for Jackson based on a quick search is £27m. Not cheap! Though it says €25m bid, dunno if Villarreal happy to sell him a bit cheaper? Another report mentions Southampton bid €20m. Edited January 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Release clause for Jackson based on a quick search is £27m. Not cheap! 21 years old, Transfermarkt have his stats as: - 77 games - 11 goals (7 of which were for Villarreal ‘B’ team). - 33 games, and 3 goals for Villarreal first team. Crazy money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, wayne allisons tongues said: Wouldn’t be surprised if Dyche took over at Everton if he came in for Semenyo. Just my opinion but I don't think the answer to saving Everton from relegation is Antoine Semenyo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Just my opinion but I don't think the answer to saving Everton from relegation is Antoine Semenyo. The only thing saving them is relying on a few other teams who are even worse, its so tight that there are 6 or 7 teams who could all go down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 49 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Just my opinion but I don't think the answer to saving Everton from relegation is Antoine Semenyo. More like the answer to saving Bristol City from relegation is Antoine Semenyo. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Lyle Taylor perhaps a replacement? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Lyle Taylor perhaps a replacement? His penalty routine may gather some dust 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 6 hours ago, SBB said: His penalty routine may gather some dust Just like our Penalty spot 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: Just like our Penalty spot Have we even got one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 26 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Have we even got one? There was one game where they forgot to paint it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 40 minutes ago, Davefevs said: There was one game where they forgot to paint it! Penalty spots on our pitch are like those shiny buttons on your hifi system that no bugger knows what they’re for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 14 hours ago, AshtonRobin21 said: 21 years old, Transfermarkt have his stats as: - 77 games - 11 goals (7 of which were for Villarreal ‘B’ team). - 33 games, and 3 goals for Villarreal first team. Crazy money. Think they just said he’s signed on talksport . Does that put Antoine out of the picture ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Think they just said he’s signed on talksport . Does that put Antoine out of the picture ? Hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Hope so Just announced on BBC sport. Along with the other forward player they signed last week hopefully end their interest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 Wonder if we’ll regret turning down £10m. Doesn’t seem to be a long queue of clubs hammering down our door for him, but there may well be when his contract is nearer the end. Hope this doesn’t turn into a Maynard situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 This thread taking on an air of Eddie Nketiah…but in reverse. 60+pages and he’s still here. Let’s hope by the end of the month that remains the case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: This thread taking on an air of Eddie Nketiah…but in reverse. 60+pages and he’s still here. Let’s hope by the end of the month that remains the case. Indeed…provided he is not one p1ssed off player who has seen his immediate riches vanish. Thankfully does not appear to be of that ilk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 38 minutes ago, Dastardly and Muttley said: Wonder if we’ll regret turning down £10m. Doesn’t seem to be a long queue of clubs hammering down our door for him, but there may well be when his contract is nearer the end. Hope this doesn’t turn into a Maynard situation. Are Championship players being priced out of moved a bit? Or more accurately are PL clubs now looking overseas more often or indeed for PL players who may have run their course as they don't deem Championship sides as valuable as they might have been. Looking to use the obvious financial gaps to leverage players our as cheaply as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 As much as I disliked Mark Ashton he did, in the most part, know when to sell a player to maximise value. The fact he then spiffed the money away on overpriced, overpaid players and left LJ in the lurch sometimes due to timing of sales in the transfer window is another matter. I hope that Mr Gould hasn’t missed peak value on Semenyo. Could be a very expensive mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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